Ryan Iron Works, Inc.

Ryan Iron Works is one of the most experienced and respected fabricators of custom metalwork in the Northeast. Our ornamental and miscellaneous metals can be found throughout the commercial, industrial, educational, and transportation industries, in both the private and public sectors. Projects range from small renovations to mega-malls and skyscrapers and include some of the most visible architectural landmarks in New England.

At Ryan Iron Works we approach each project with a cooperative mindset, working with contractors, architects, and owners toward the common goal – successful project delivery. Our diverse fabrication capabilities and specialized divisions ensure that each project is matched with appropriate resources and expertise.

The first successful iron shop in the “Massachusetts Bay Colony” was started in 1656 in what is now Raynham, MA. Ryan Iron Works continues that history of success on a 6.5 acre parcel of land housing its corporate headquarters and two fabrication facilities.

The 50,000 square foot main plant is equipped with a wide range of machinery from old-time forming equipment to modern CNC machines. An additional 7,500 square feet was added in 2008 to house a state-of-the-art abrasive blast room. This new equipment enhances our ability to meet the increasing surface prep demands of high performance coatings.

Ryan Ornamental, a division of Ryan Iron Works, concentrates on high-end nonferrous projects in a separate 9,000 square foot facility. In addition to the modern polishing and metal finishing equipment, Ryan Ornamental, like Ryan Iron, is equipped with the latest in MIG and TIG welding technology.

History

Ryan Iron Works is an old and trusted name in the New England Construction Community with a 100 year history of innovation and success.

Edward Thomas Ryan incorporated E.T. Ryan Iron Works in 1918 after buying an iron shop in Boston, Massachusetts that dated back to the 1890’s. In 1936 when welding was still a new technology E.T. Ryan Iron Works was the first to patent a “No-Bolt” stair system. After two successful generations with the Ryan family at the helm the business was sold in the late 1960’s to EG&G, a high technology conglomerate.

In 1973 steel fabrication and erection no longer fit the corporate objectives of EG&G. Then-chief estimator Paul Kelley and general manager Howard Shea saw an opportunity and bought the business. Although Ryan Iron Works had already established a reputation as a pioneer in stair construction and custom metal work, Paul Kelley and Howard Shea are responsible for the amazing growth and success that Ryan enjoys today. In 1984 when the company moved from Canton, MA to its new facility in Raynham, MA, “E.T.” was dropped and Ryan Iron Works, Inc. became the official name.

In 2008, after more than 35 years of dedicated leadership, Paul Kelley and Howard Shea sold the business to their sons, Larry Kelley and John Shea. Under the new leadership Ryan Iron Works continues to build on its success by integrating the latest fabrication technologies with the innovative ideas of its workforce.